The following policies govern our services:

1. Listings filed with UCSD are placed on the housing bulletin board for information and direct use by all UCSD affiliates.

2. For the mutual benefit of students needing housing and property owners desiring tenants, landlords are encouraged to list available vacancies with Off Campus Housing. Similarly, to prevent inconvenience to property managers and prospective tenants, listers should notify this office as soon as possible after a listed vacancy has been filled. Listings will be posted for one month and may be renewed in person or via mail.

3. Listing with UCSD Off Campus Housing does not constitute an approval or endorsement by the university.

4. Financial arrangements and obligations are strictly between listers and students.

5. Using the listing service is a privilege, granted on the agreement of the lister to abide by the following minimum standards:

a. Listers agree not to discriminate in offering housing, on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, handicap, student status, age or families with children. Discrimination includes, but is not limited to, differential treatment of any person with application procedures or terms and conditions. (In the case of listings for roommates or rooms in private homes, it is permissible to list one sex; the university endeavors to provide listings of this type for both women and men).

b. Listers agree to maintain the premises in a safe and sanitary condition, in compliance with local and state law, and to take reasonable measures to maintain security on the building and grounds. Listers agree to make repairs within a reasonable time after being informed of a deficiency.

c. Listers agree to use a written rental or lease agreement and to provide the tenant with a copy of the agreement.

d. Listers agree to set forth in the written rental or lease agreement the procedure for assessing damages. We recommend the following procedure: Listers should use an inventory and inspection form to document the quantity and condition of the premises and furnishings. A copy of the beginning inventory and inspection form, signed by both the tenant and the landlord, should be given to the tenant. When possession of the premises is returned, the lister should conduct a joint inspection of the premises and furnishings with the tenant and provide the tenant with a copy of the ending inventory, noting any damage beyond ordinary wear and tear, and an estimated cost of restoration. The lister should also provide the tenant, prior to the termination of the tenancy, a general statement outlining those items which the lister expects to be cleaned and properly maintained so the tenant will have the opportunity to anticipate the necessary cleaning and maintenance to be done in order to expect a full return of the security deposit.

e. Within three weeks after the tenant has vacated the premises, the lister agrees to return any security deposit, minus any deductions for damages in excess of ordinary wear and tear. If any deductions are made, the lister agrees to provide the tenant with an itemized accounting for the use of the portion of the deposit not refunded, including a detailed itemization of labor and materials.

f. The lister agrees to set forth in the written rental or lease agreement the amount of any fees or assessments such as late fees and returned check fees.

6. The university reserves the right to withdraw any listings if the lister violates any of the above agreements. Listers will be informed that their listing privileges have been withdrawn and the reasons for that action.